In addition, equipment that is sold and marketed in the United States must meet the FCC’s new requirements as of March 1, 2014. Signal Boosters certified by the FCC after February 20, 2013, must comply with the new rules. More information is available on the signal boosters FAQ page.

the make, model, and serial number of the device.

the name of the Consumer Signal Booster owner and/or operator, if different individuals.

Information needed to register your boosterĪt a minimum, wireless providers must collect:

Get permission from you wireless provider to use it.

Note: Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, and T–Mobile have approved all boosters that contain the label, so you do not need to get approval again. Each wireless provider that gives permission for boosters to be used must provide a free registration system.

Verify that your provider has given permission (e.g., AT&T, Sprint, T–Mobile, Verizon), or else get permission from your wireless provider to use it.

If the booster has this label (all consumer boosters sold after March 1, 2014, and some sold prior will have this label): Many wireless providers, including AT&T, Sprint, T–Mobile, Verizon, and many others, have agreed to allow the operation of consumer signal boosters that meet the FCC’s new rules.

Get approval from your wireless provider and.

There are two things you need to do in order to use a booster: The FCC’s new rules affect you whether you currently own a signal booster or are thinking about purchasing one. Learn about these new requirements in the Signal Boosters FAQ. The FCC also adopted new rules about what cell phone users need to do before using a signal booster.

The FCC recently adopted new rules to improve signal booster design so these devices won’t cause interference to wireless networks. Consumer Signal Boosters are designed to be used “out of the box” by individuals to improve their wireless coverage within a limited area such as a home, car, boat, or recreational vehicle.

Boosting cellular signal